Oliver Stone Biography
Oliver Stone has been credited with writing and or directing over 20 full-length feature films, earning him a well-respected place in cinematic history for some of the most influential and iconic films of the last few decades.
Throughout his long career, which began at a young age writing short plays for his family, Oliver has served as director, writer and producer on a variety of films, documentaries and television movies. He is widely recognized for his controversial versions of recent American history, some of them at deep odds with conventional myth -- films such as 1986′s "Platoon," the first of his Vietnam trilogy (along with "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Heaven and Earth"), or 1991’s "JFK" and 1994’s "Natural Born Killers" and "Nixon," his 1995 take on the finer points and parables of the Nixon administration, as well as on George W. Bush in W (2008). Stone says his films are “first and foremost dramas about individuals in personal struggles,” and considers himself a dramatist rather than a political filmmaker.
In 1966, Oliver signed on to the U.S. Merchant Marine, where he worked as a “wiper” in the engine room below deck on several ships. His travels took him from Asia back to Oregon and then Mexico. In Guadalajara, he began writing a first novel, a 1,400-page manuscript entitled “A Child’s Night Dream.” He later reedited the novel down to a manageable 236 pages, which was released 30 years later by St. Martin’s Press (1997). In 1967, Stone enlisted in the United States Army and served in the 25th Infantry Division near the Cambodian border, where he was wounded twice, and then later in the 1st Calvary Division in the northernmost part of Vietnam. He was honored with a Bronze Star for heroism and Purple Heart for his service.
Tackling subjects often deemed controversial and too grand in scale, Stone continued to build his successful film career in projects like "Wall Street," a tale of greed, corruption and power in the excess era of the '80s and "The Doors," a drug-saturated biopic of the legendary and controversial singer Jim Morrison.
Oliver continues to write, direct and produce movies and documentaries that fit with his sensibilities and challenge the conventional teachings. With recent projects like "Savages," an action-packed story of three SoCal friends going up against the Baja cartel to his 10-part Showtime documentary series called "The Untold History of the United States," Oliver Stone shows no signs of slowing down his creativity while daring the global audience to see events in a whole new light.
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Oliver Stone is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Entertainers, Television & Film, Faith & Religion, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Military, World Affairs, Veterans, Celebrity and Jewish Heritage.
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Oliver Stone is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including College, Entertainers and Television & Film. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Oliver Stone generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Adam Sandler and Al Franken. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Oliver Stone for an upcoming event.
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Oliver Stone gave a fairly bipartisan critique of America at the WGAW Awards on Sunday night.
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Director Oliver Stone, left, and Cuban leader Fidel Castro met at "La Terraza" bar in Cojimar near Havana, Cuba for the HBO documentary "Looking for Fidel.
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Oliver Stone on Edward Snowden: "America Is Fed Bullshit and We ...
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Oliver Stone on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, Voting for Jill Stein ...
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Oliver Stone, Charles Osgood Selected to be UConn Commencement Speakers
Academy Award-winning director Oliver Stone and radio and television journalist Charles Osgood are among the commencement speakers who have been selected for the University of Connecticut’s 2016 commencement weekend in May.
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How do I book Oliver Stone to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Oliver Stone for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Oliver Stone, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Oliver Stone or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Oliver Stone for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Oliver Stone, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Oliver Stone, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Oliver Stone speak about?
Oliver Stone is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as College, Entertainers, Television & Film, Faith & Religion, Diversity & Inclusion, Health, Military, World Affairs, Veterans, Celebrity and Jewish Heritage. -
Where does Oliver Stone travel from?
Oliver Stone generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Oliver Stone?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Oliver Stone for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Oliver Stone for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Oliver Stone or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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